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MSI MPG Z490 Carbon EK X Gaming Motherboard Intel, LGA 1200, DDR4,
MSI MPG Z490 Carbon EK X Gaming Motherboard Intel, LGA 1200, DDR4,

MSI MPG Z490 Carbon EK X Gaming Motherboard Intel, LGA 1200, DDR4,

by MSI
£299.99
Processor
  • Processor socket: LGA 1200
  • Compatible processor: Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, Intel Core i9, Intel® Pentium®
  • Max number of SMP processor: one
Memory
  • supported memory types: DDR4-SDRAM
  • Number of memory slots: 4
  • Type of memory slots: DIMM
  • Supported memory clock speeds: 2133,2666,2933,4000,4266,4400,4800 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory: 128 GB
  • Memory channels: Dual-channel
  • No ETC.: Yes
  • Unbuffered memory: Yes
Storage controllers
  • Supported storage disk interfaces: Serial ATA III
  • Supported storage unit types: HDD & SSD
  • RAID levels: 0,1,5,10
Graphics
  • Support for parallel process: 2-Way SLI,3-Way CrossFireX
  • Graphics adapter maximum memory: 16000 MB
  • Maximum resolution: 4096 x 2304 pixels
Internal I / O
  • USB 2.0 connectors: two
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors: one
  • Number of SATA III connectors: 6
  • Front panel audio connector: Yes
  • ATX power connector (24-pin): Yes
  • CPU fan connector: Yes
  • Number of chassis fan connectors: 6
  • Intrusion connector to chassis: Yes
  • TPM connector: Yes
  • Serial port header: one
  • 12V electrical connector: Yes
  • Connector for RGB LED strips: Yes
Rear panel I / O ports (input / output)
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity: two
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity: 4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity: one
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) number of ports: one
  • PS / 2 mouse port: one
  • Number of HDMI ports: one
  • DisplayPorts quantity: one
  • S / PDIF out port: Yes
  • Digital audio, optical output: one
  • WiFi-AP antenna connector: two
Connection
  • Ethernet: Yes
  • Wifi: Yes
  • Ethernet interface type: 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
  • LAN controller: Realtek RTL8125B
  • Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Bluetooth version: 5.1
Characteristics
  • Component for: Pc
  • Form factor: ATX
  • Chipset family: Intel
  • Chipset: Intel Z490
  • Audio output channels: 7.1 channels
  • Sound chip: Realtek ALC1220
  • Number of mounting holes: 9
  • Supported Windows operating system: Windows 10 x64
Expansion slots
  • PCI Express: x1 (Gen 3.x) slots: two
  • PCI Express: x16 Gen (3.x) slots: 3
  • Number of M.2 slots (M): two
BIOS
  • Jumper Clear CMOS: Yes
Weight and measurements
  • Width: 305 mm
  • Depth: 244 mm
Package Contents
  • Cables included: SATA
  • Drivers included: Yes